825 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 The Short 184 is an iconic aircraft from the First World War, being the first to attack and sink a ship with a torpedo attack. As far as I know the only kit is this Aeroclub short run kit from many years ago. It's been in the stash for a long time and last year I decided to pull it out and have a go at it. The airframe and floats are injection moulded and struts, prop, seats, radiator and some other parts are in white metal. Overall it is a straightforward although intricate build, the fit is generally good though some scratchbuilding of parts from provided material and plastic rod is needed. It does build up well and despite the fragile look it is pretty robust. Finished as Number 842 from HMS Ben-my-Chree, this was the first aircraft to sink a ship with a torpedo attack. As outlined it's a mixed media kit mainly injection with white metal. The transfers although the original and therefore a few years old performed beautifully. Brush painted Citadel Bleached Bone for the overall clear doped linen, Akan Dark Admiralty Grey for the grey metalwork and Tamiya Clear Orange over Akan Aged Wood for the varnished wood. It is a bit of a beast in size. I appreciate a Bristol Scout is small but it was a contemporary. 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin-42 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Nice to see another Aeroclub build, but you have to start rigging them! John even marked them for you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Very nice indeed, you have done a great job on this- a very big biplane even in 1/72. Aeroclub kits were always first class. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Excellent, there's something we dont see often! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 A great job on an iconic aeroplane indeed,....... I wanted to grad one of these myself but I missed out,...... and all of that rigging would have scared the hell out of me anyway!! I love the base and also the comparison with the nice little Bristol Scout,...... superb job,....... as Robin says,..... you`ll have to have a go at rigging them,...... they will look even better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat101 Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Nice build and diorama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 John Adams was 'way ahead of the curve; your finished model/s are excellent! The 184 was a BIG biplane! You have every right to be proud of the Scout and it's big brother. I agree with my fellow styrene surgeons- rig that puppy and take it up another notch. One bay at a time.... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 A great build on the Short, well done ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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